People
The latest news and updates on people in the industry, from the business journalists at Catering Today. We bring you the latest on what’s happening in the restaurants, bars and catering industry, with exclusive stories, analysis, best practice and industry comment.
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Jun- 2018 -8 June
Pub still preferred place for Brits to watch England in World Cup
Research into consumers’ habits towards the World Cup revealed that more than half of British adults plan to watch an England game at a pub, according to research conducted by pub retailer and brewer Greene King. The research, which surveyed nearly 1,000 Brits, showed that of those who will watch…
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8 June
Chef Rob Roy Cameron and Tony Conigliaro to open new restaurant Gazelle
Drinks specialist Tony Conigliaro and international chef Rob Roy Cameron are set to open their new restaurant Gazelle at the Edwardian building in the heart of Mayfair. The restaurant, which can sit 48 guests on its first floor, is located at 48 Albemarle Street in Mayfair and will be officially…
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8 June
Anthony Bourdain found dead aged 61
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in Strasbourg where he was filming his series Parts Unknown for CNN. His death is suspected as suicide. A CNN statement said: “It is with extraordinary sadness we can confirm the death of our friend and colleague, Anthony…
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8 June
The Queen on the lookout for new chef
Buckingham Palace is advertising for a new pastry chef as part of the Master of the Household’s department. The perks of the job include living in the queen’s house along with 33 days of paid holiday, a workplace pension, and access to the palace’s employee recreational facilities. Those working at…
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7 June
One-third of Brits spent less on eating out in 2017
A third of Britons prepared themselves for a potential increase in the cost of living post-Brexit by spending less on eating out in 2017, a report has shown. The British Lifestyles UK 2018 report, which was published by the market intelligence agency Mintel, revealed 33% of Britons saved money last…
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7 June
Hospitality and catering salaries on the increase
The hospitality sector had the biggest increase in advertised salaries with a 6.5% while catering saw an uptick of 0.5%, according to new figures. The latest statistics from job site CV-Library showed that overall, advertised salaries increased by 1.3% year-on-year. The data, which explored fluctuations in pay, jobs and applications…
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6 June
Hallgarth Manor Hotel appoints new chef
Hallgarth Manor Hotel has appointed Thomas Knott as its new consulting and executive chef. The new appointment comes following the refurbishment of the hotel which saw extensive modernisation of the kitchen and dining facilities as well as a stylish new bridal suite converted from a former meeting room. Knott brings…
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6 June
Glasgow’s Principal Grand celebrates Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary with new cocktails
The Principal Grand Central Glasgow has launched ‘Bouquet of Roses’ in Champagne Central celebrating Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s 150th anniversary. The Scottish designer Charles Mackintosh is remembered as one of the artists who established the so-called ‘Glasgow’ style. He became a prominent figure in art and design in the early 1990’s…
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6 June
‘Gig economy’ petition to protect workers hits 2,000 signatures
A petition to ensure all ‘gig economy’ workers get holiday pay, sick pay, and minimum wage has hit 2,000 signatures. The petition, launched by GIG co-founder and CEO Antony Woodcock, has been aimed at the government “to beef up the response” to recommendations made in the Taylor review, which is…
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6 June
Sunny May Bank Holiday brings 5.1% increase in consumer spending
Consumer spending grew 5.1% in May as shoppers experienced good weather and businesses performed strongly, the highest recorded increase since April 2017. According to data gathered by Barclaycard, in-store spending increased 2.6% as the good weather drew punters out to the shops during the Early May Bank Holiday. The data…
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